A beach towel is laying on the sand in the sun. Why does the sand feel hotter
to touch than the towel?
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A. The sand is at a higher temperature.
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B. The sand has a temperature far above absolute zero.
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C. The sand has a higher latent heat of fusion.
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D. The sand has a higher conductivity.
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conduction is the transfer of thermal energy (heat in transfer) due to collisions between the molecules in the object. collisions between adjacent atoms and molecules transfer kinetic energy from the warmer to the cooler object. the objects must be in physical contact.

hurricanes form when warm, moist air from the ocean surface quickly rises into the atmosphere and forms storm clouds and rain. when the clouds are formed, heat is released which warms the cool air in the upper regions of the atmosphere so that the cycle can continue. which two phases of the water cycle are repeated in this process?